Lake Mojave

[boxscore]

Originally posted by 19Kona
Thank you.
Telephone Cove is one of the coves I was looking at. The National Park Service (NPS) has good maps of the lake on their web site.
I was wondering if anyone has any experience with the beaches (for camping) north of Cottonwood. I think the south end of the lake gets crowded by Laughlin. Roughing it works for my group.
We camped about 3 miles south of Hoover dam last fall. It was absolutely beautiful. There's not a whole lot of campsites, but we were there midweek and there was a slew of them available.... weekends might be another story. I'd call the folks at willow beach, feel them over and see if they'll give you an idea about how easy it is to get an open beach to the north and south of them. You won't regret the trip, the water is pristine, but cold too! Looking up at Hoover dam is a headtrip and facsinating. It's a must do trip for all boaters at least once. There are some pics of that part of lake mojave posted here and there.

[Mohavekid]

Tons of good beaches north of Cottonwood. Just go out and take your pick.
If you're ypu're looking for car access, there is an old airstrip directly across from Cottonwood on th AZ side. You can't launch from there, but it might work for a motorhome type deal if you don't mind a short climb.
Another option is the old Eldorado Marina site about 1/2 way between Cotonwood and Willow Beach on the NV side. There is still a road from Nelson down to the lake there and some good beaches too.
Mohave is a great place, especially the noth end. You'll have a great time.

[Essex502]

Originally posted by GottaJet
How come there are never any events planned at Mohave?? I love that lake... GJ
LasVegas***boats.com has planned events at Mohave every year. Check them out.

[RiverToysJas]

Originally posted by boxscore
We camped about 3 miles south of Hoover dam last fall. It was absolutely beautiful.
I have beach camped up there, it's great! The water VERY COLD - high 50s year around, and there's no vehicle access.
The Hot Springs are very nice though!!!!
From what I've seen on Mohave, if there's vehicle access, there'll be other people.
Check out this website: www.riverlakes.com They have great info, and photos.
RTJas

[Essex502]

There is a campground at Cottonwood Cove as well as a Motel and facilities such as slips. We camped there years ago and rented one motel room for everyone to use for showers and stuff as we had a big group. The motel is usually booked but try to get on the waiting list for the weekend you want to go just in case. The north end of the lake (above Cottonwood) is beautiful.

[BajaMike]

To "wet" your appetite, here's a picture from Monday, 4/12/2004, about 8:00 am, going from Katherines to Cottonwood...(transportation provided by hd&boatrider and Shockwave)....
http://www.mikesnetworking.net/siteb...cw-704x527.jpg

[BajaMike]

Here's one more, Gasoline Alley (a couple miles up from Katherine's on AZ side)
http://www.mikesnetworking.net/siteb...ey-730x546.jpg

[Cole]

We love it there!!!!
Party all day on the water!!!!
Party all night at the casinos!!!
we went last weekend and our trip cost us only a few $$..
plus the Pioneer has a lot of "comp" programs if you work for the city,gov,self employed and so on....pretty cool deal!!
oh...and on the cold water deal, it warms up NICE about july!!

[LaveyJet]

Originally posted by BajaMike
To "wet" your appetite, here's a picture from Monday, 4/12/2004, about 8:00 am, going from Katherines to Cottonwood...(transportation provided by hd&boatrider and Shockwave)....
http://www.mikesnetworking.net/siteb...cw-704x527.jpg

Looks like you timed it right,
I heard they had a small craft advisory and 3' to 4' rollers over the weekend.

[RiverToysJas]

Originally posted by Cole
oh...and on the cold water deal, it warms up NICE about july!!
Once you're a few miles south of Willow is warms up very nicely. But north of Willow Beach is in the 50s year-around!
RTJas